What is the severity of CVE-2016-7661?

CVE-2016-7661 has not been assigned a specific severity rating but is recognized as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7661?

To fix CVE-2016-7661, update your iOS devices to version 10.2 or later, and your macOS to version 10.12.2 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-7661?

CVE-2016-7661 affects local users of iOS versions prior to 10.2 and macOS versions prior to 10.12.2.

What component is involved in CVE-2016-7661?

CVE-2016-7661 involves the "Power Management" component in affected Apple products.

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-7661?

The potential consequences of CVE-2016-7661 include unauthorized privilege escalation for local users.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-7661

high

7.8

CWE

264

20/2/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7661

First published: Mon Feb 20 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Power Management" component. It allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to Mach port name references.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPhone OS	<=10.1.1
macOS Yosemite	<=10.12.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7661?
CVE-2016-7661 has not been assigned a specific severity rating but is recognized as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7661?
To fix CVE-2016-7661, update your iOS devices to version 10.2 or later, and your macOS to version 10.12.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7661?
CVE-2016-7661 affects local users of iOS versions prior to 10.2 and macOS versions prior to 10.12.2.
What component is involved in CVE-2016-7661?
CVE-2016-7661 involves the "Power Management" component in affected Apple products.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-7661?
The potential consequences of CVE-2016-7661 include unauthorized privilege escalation for local users.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7661?
CVE-2016-7661 has not been assigned a specific severity rating but is recognized as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7661?
To fix CVE-2016-7661, update your iOS devices to version 10.2 or later, and your macOS to version 10.12.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7661?
CVE-2016-7661 affects local users of iOS versions prior to 10.2 and macOS versions prior to 10.12.2.
What component is involved in CVE-2016-7661?
CVE-2016-7661 involves the "Power Management" component in affected Apple products.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-7661?
The potential consequences of CVE-2016-7661 include unauthorized privilege escalation for local users.